Tigers Strike Twice

It’s been a great weekend for both of Sheffield Tigers’ senior teams. On Saturday the men’s squad went on a road trip to Otley and enjoyed a convincing win, as well as some of the town’s night life, before their return home. If anything, Sheffield Tigers women surpassed their on field success by taking on and pretty much demolishing table toppers Bedford Blues. It was one of those occasions when a team like Bedford keeps giving hints of its quality and threat but never quite gets into gear. And Tigers just kept on scoring points!Purely by luck, I was there to witness both games. On Saturday I was actually there to photograph Otley and therefore was always at the opposite end of the field to the one Tigers were attacking. Although the game was closer than the women’s, and Otley actually went ahead first, Tigers took the lead not too long after and the home side were never quite able to catch up.On Sunday my main task of the day was to take portraits of the Tigers women. The game was something of an extra. Having been told they were playing the league leaders, I briefly considered not staying for it. Once Sheffield had scored two tries without reply though, I was hooked. What a great match! Well done everyone. The final score was something like 36-10.Hope you enjoy the photos. As mentioned above, the men’s game mainly features Otley - but there are plenty of Tigers portraits (including an actual tiger), before, during and after the match. The women’s game photos also include portraits along with top tier action - including more airborne running!